Museums & Libraries

The exterior of Manly Hall

UA Collaborates with Smithsonian to Create Digital Resource

The University of Alabama Religious Studies Department and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History have formally collaborated to create a digital resource on the religious dimensions of the events that took place at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 

Angelo Bruno Business Library front desk

Bruno Business Library Closed for Renovations Until Fall 2022

The Angelo Bruno Business Library is closed until Fall Semester 2022 for renovations to improve its aesthetics and functionality. 

Dr. Dough Phillips standing near a body of water

Classes in the Great Outdoors: ‘Discovering Alabama’

Dr. Doug Phillips, Emmy Award-winning creator, producer and host of “Discovering Alabama,” was the first to teach outdoor classes at UA.

The Moundville 5K logo that includes a person running and the date

Run ‘Round the Mounds at Moundville Archaeological Park Nov. 6

UA’s Moundville Archaeological Park will host the fourth annual Moundville 5K Footrace Nov. 6 as part of its celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

Eastern pipistrelle flying in a cave

Bats: Dangerous Blind Blood-Suckers or Helpful, Biological Pest Control?

Spooky? Maybe. But a researcher at The University of Alabama says most bats aren’t looking to suck your blood.

Haunting at the Museum Returns with Expanded Schedule

Haunting at the Museum Returns with Expanded Schedule

Haunting at the Museum now runs Oct. 25-29.

abstract painting

UA Art Exhibits Opening, Closing this Autumn

Enrich your autumn with visits to these art exhibits around campus and downtown.

Karen Chapman

Everyday Champions: Karen Chapman, UA Libraries

As an employee of 33 years at The University of Alabama, Karen Chapman, who serves as director of branch library services, has seen UA Libraries go through major changes over the past few decades.

Asp caterpillar

Soft, Cute, Colorful Nightmares: Venomous Caterpillars of Alabama

They may look fluffy, but you do not want to touch one of these venomous caterpillars of Alabama.

Ancient fossilized Alabama shark teeth

Alabama Fossil Excursions Kick off Just in Time for Shark Week

The landlocked Alabama Black Belt isn’t where someone would expect to find fossilized shark teeth, but there are plenty to be found.